Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!

mytime6630
mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
edited November 14 in Motivation and Support
I started a Daily Commitment thread a couple of years ago. But I have been slacking the past few months, so I am starting fresh again today. My weight is at a all-time high. I know I have a lot of old habits that I need to get rid of, and replace these old habits with good, healthy habits.
So I decided rather that keep posting on the old thread, I would start a new thread. A new, fresh start. to take this one day at a time.
Would anyone like to join me daily, in posting our goals for each day? And then come back the next day, and report how we have met those goals, along with goals for that day? That way we are accountable to each other in meeting these goals, changing old habits, one day at a time.

My hope is that if I try and stick with goals, one day at a time, these new goals can become new, healthy, habits.

So since today is January 1st, 2017, here are my goals, Just for Today.
Starting weight: 217.4
Goal weight for Feb 1: 210
Ultimate goal weight: 175

Just for Today:
1. log all food - no matter what I eat. Be accountable.
2. Drink water. Shoot for 6 glasses of water, just for today.
3. Exercise. If only 30 minutes, do something! :) Already accomplished this at the gym this morning :)
4. Get back on here tomorrow, to let you guys know how I did.

Anyone want to join me??
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  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,450 Member
    I totally get it! I have felt that way all day. New Year, New Start! We sure won't get there if we just give up, right? I'm excited to be on this journey with you. :smile:
  • Eash84
    Eash84 Posts: 68 Member
    Great idea. Bookmarked.
  • nehaad88
    nehaad88 Posts: 159 Member
    edited January 2017
    I want to join too.. my short term goal is to start getting some form of physical activity in everyday. Long term goal is to lose 15 KGs from my current 85 to a 70.

    Goal for today:
    1. drink plenty of water
    2. try to get at least 10k steps in
    3. be below calorie goal
    4. actually achieve the set goal...
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Is the original thread no longer active? I need to update my goals from a couple of days ago...
  • markmacare
    markmacare Posts: 198 Member
    Hi all,

    All the best for 2017!
    Goal for January: exercise at least 4x per week, drop to 13% body fat.

    After a month-long hiatus (due to a fantastic holiday), it's time to get going.
    Just for today:
    1. Exercise
    2. Set up exercise plan for first 3 months
    3. Catch up on work
    4. Log all my food

  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,450 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    Is the original thread no longer active? I need to update my goals from a couple of days ago...

    @axulvioleta6     Yes, it is still active!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    Yesterday, 1/1
    1. log all food - no matter what I eat. Be accountable. :):/ I logged ALL my food - even the apple pie. A neighbor brought it over, and unfortunately I ate some. But ..... I logged it all!
    2. Drink water. Shoot for 6 glasses of water, just for today. :/ My biggest struggle.
    3. Exercise. If only 30 minutes, do something! :) Already accomplished this at the gym this morning :)
    4. Get back on here tomorrow, to let you guys know how I did. :)

    Monday, 1/2
    I did OK yesterday, except for apple pie :/ / But I am proud of myself in the fact that I only had 1 piece, and, I logged it. Eating healthy is a lifestyle that I want to change, and the biggest thing, is to get right back on track.

    so JFT, 1/2
    1. Exercise at least 30 minutes. :) Did this already! Trying to make this a daily habit.
    2. drink water - 2 glasses with each meal.
    3. log ALL food
    4. get back on here tomorrow
    5. lay out clothes for working out tomorrow morning.

    So glad you are all joining me. So much easier to do with support and help from others, and I hope I can help you all as well!
  • Lynfitforlife
    Lynfitforlife Posts: 4 Member
    Hi, this sounds like fun. My goal for Monday is to eat four fruits or vegetables. Two already so I am hopeful!
  • FeraFilia
    FeraFilia Posts: 4,664 Member
    I like this idea. :)

    My goals for today:

    - 10k steps
    - Stay within 100 of my calorie goal (plus or minus)
    - 4 tumblers of water (it's a 28oz tumbler)

    I need to shed all the water weight that came with over indulging on snacks for the last week... Trying to fight through whatever illness has taken my sinuses and throat hostage.
  • ineedtomakethiswork
    ineedtomakethiswork Posts: 78 Member
    I would like to join also....however, I am new to this message board stuff and need some hints & tips about it also. My goals in getting started are: #1 To START #2 To Log what I eat #3 Start some form of exercise
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member



    To bookmark this new thread, just click on the little yellow star. That bookmarks it, so you can find it easy. When you go to post again, to the right at the top of your page is a bell, a star, and a little flower. Click on the star, and it will show your book marked threads.
  • aubsgg
    aubsgg Posts: 301 Member
    Jumping in:

    For today:
    log food
    gym
    two 5 min breathing sessions

    1/2 stats:
    weight 197.6
    bust 44.5
    waist 38
    hip 47.65
    thigh 26.75

    goal 194 by 2/1
  • nehaad88
    nehaad88 Posts: 159 Member
    nehaad88 wrote: »
    I want to join too.. my short term goal is to start getting some form of physical activity in everyday. Long term goal is to lose 15 KGs from my current 85 to a 70.

    Goal for today:
    1. drink plenty of water
    2. try to get at least 10k steps in
    3. be below calorie goal
    4. actually achieve the set goal...

    Failed on each and every goal mentioned above.. except the water thing. so the goals for today remain the same. they will remain the same till I actually achieve them
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,450 Member
    Just for Today - (Monday, 1/2/17):
    1. Wake up early and GET UP :/ Slept late! Must've needed the rest. Had the day off, so it was all good.
    2. Eat only foods allowed on my plan and journal every bite :) Done
    2. Stop drinking coffee by 10:00 am and switch to water. HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE! ;) I got my water in, but didn't stop the coffee by 10 am, since I slept until 9:00!
    3. 30 minutes of activity :) Leslie Sansone DVD
    4. Meal Plan for the week and post on fridge :) Done
    5. Budget for 2017 with new goals in mind :/ Maybe tonight?
    6. Read or sew for a little bit today :) I read yesterday, a lot!
    7. Prepare for Tuesday's work day, on Monday tonight. :) Done
    8. Bedtime one hour early, unplug, read and journal :/
    9. One random act of kindness :)

    Well, I did accomplish a lot of these, and the ones I didn't I actually did something else instead that was just as important to me, so all in all a good day! I've been doing this thread for awhile, so don't mind me if I put ALL my goals for today on here and not just MFP goals! :smile: It helps me focus.

    Just for Today - 1/3
    1. Stick to meal plan and journal every bite
    2. Weigh in today and hope for the best
    3. HYDRATE with water
    4. Complete items on white board for work and check them off my list!
    5. Remove myself from gossip or drama seekers. I don't need it.
    6. Prepare for work tomorrow, tonight
    7. Work on 2017 budget
    8. 30 minutes of activity
    9. Unplug at 7:00 except for completing journal on MFP
    10. Bed one hour early to unplug, read and write in Gratitude Journal
    11. Perform one random act of kindness

    One day at a time, one step at a time...we can do this!
    Tracie in WI
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Just For Today Tuesday January 3, 2017
    1. Log
    2. Jazzercise
    3. Putter in Garage
    4. Start Organizing Tax Stuff
    5. Movie & Dinner with Partner
    6. Random Act of Kindness
    7. Practice Mindfulness
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »
    I started a Daily Commitment thread a couple of years ago. But I have been slacking the past few months, so I am starting fresh again today. My weight is at a all-time high. I know I have a lot of old habits that I need to get rid of, and replace these old habits with good, healthy habits.
    So I decided rather that keep posting on the old thread, I would start a new thread. A new, fresh start. to take this one day at a time.
    Would anyone like to join me daily, in posting our goals for each day? And then come back the next day, and report how we have met those goals, along with goals for that day? That way we are accountable to each other in meeting these goals, changing old habits, one day at a time.

    My hope is that if I try and stick with goals, one day at a time, these new goals can become new, healthy, habits.

    So since today is January 1st, 2017, here are my goals, Just for Today.
    Starting weight: 217.4
    Goal weight for Feb 1: 210
    Ultimate goal weight: 175

    Just for Today:
    1. log all food - no matter what I eat. Be accountable.
    2. Drink water. Shoot for 6 glasses of water, just for today.
    3. Exercise. If only 30 minutes, do something! :) Already accomplished this at the gym this morning :)
    4. Get back on here tomorrow, to let you guys know how I did.

    Anyone want to join me??

    Hi Joan, I'm back, thank you for starting a new 2017 thread. <3

    Karen in Virginia
  • zimzamzum
    zimzamzum Posts: 25 Member
    Hi everyone, I love this thread!

    January goals: No alcohol, no sugar, lose 5 lbs.

    Just for today:
    1. Stay away from sugar. On day 2 of no sugar 30 day challenge and feeling tired, headachey and irritable. I am travelling today and at the airport, and this is the exact kind of day when reaching for a chocolate bar (or two) happens. I just want to focus on getting through today.

    2. Bed and lights out by 10pm. I start back at work tomorrow after the holidays and my sleep cycle has been all over the place. I will probably be exhausted but then wide awake, so just need to stay patient with myself tonight.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    1/2
    1. Exercise at least 30 minutes. :) Did this already! Trying to make this a daily habit. :):):) 45 minutes on the treadmill, with the incline at 6, and speed at 4! Then lifted weights, and went for a walk in the evening.
    2. drink water - 2 glasses with each meal. :/ Managed to get 4 glasses of water in, but going to try again today.
    3. log ALL food :) = yes, even the leftover piece of apple pie
    4. get back on here tomorrow :)
    5. lay out clothes for working out tomorrow morning. :)

    1/3
    1. log all food
    2. drink water
    3. no exercise today, so eat as healthy as I can
    4. get back on here tomorrow

    I went for a walk last nite, and got caught in the rain. So through the nite, I'm coming down with a terrible head cold! Woke up this morning, ready to go for a workout, but since I was still awake at 2am, I decided to skip the workout. If I feel better, I may try and go later.
    So my goal is to really drink water today. Thats the hardest thing right now for me!



    @KetoneKaren -- welcome back!! We missed you. So glad to see you joining us!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited January 2017
    @OConnell5483 - great job!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    nehaad88 wrote: »
    nehaad88 wrote: »
    I want to join too.. my short term goal is to start getting some form of physical activity in everyday. Long term goal is to lose 15 KGs from my current 85 to a 70.

    Goal for today:
    1. drink plenty of water
    2. try to get at least 10k steps in
    3. be below calorie goal
    4. actually achieve the set goal...

    Failed on each and every goal mentioned above.. except the water thing. so the goals for today remain the same. they will remain the same till I actually achieve them

    We are not failing if we keep trying! You are doing great. Water is the hardest thing for me to do
  • CassondraKennedy
    CassondraKennedy Posts: 229 Member
    Just for today I will:

    1. Stick to the pre-planned meals that I have entered into my diary
    2. Drink water instead of giving in to unplanned snacking
    3. Think only positive thoughts when I look in the mirror
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    edited January 2017
    Monday:
    1. under 100G carbs :)
    2. swim a mile (because there is NO way that I can dance at all today) :( could not get to gym because of bad weather
    3. ten pushups :)
    4. 60 situps :(
    5. food prep :)
    6. plan and track exercise for the week :)
    7. 10+ cups water :) 12

    Tuesday:
    1. under 100G carbs
    2. swim a mile
    3. ten pushups
    4. 60 situps
    5. 10+ cups water
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,450 Member
    zimzamzum wrote: »
    Hi everyone, I love this thread!

    January goals: No alcohol, no sugar, lose 5 lbs.

    Just for today:
    1. Stay away from sugar. On day 2 of no sugar 30 day challenge and feeling tired, headachey and irritable. I am travelling today and at the airport, and this is the exact kind of day when reaching for a chocolate bar (or two) happens. I just want to focus on getting through today.

    2. Bed and lights out by 10pm. I start back at work tomorrow after the holidays and my sleep cycle has been all over the place. I will probably be exhausted but then wide awake, so just need to stay patient with myself tonight.

    I went through the sugar detox also! Fatigue, headache and irritability were all symptoms I had too. Lasted about a week for me, but then I started waking up earlier, felt great and full of energy! Good luck to you. Sounds like you have a tough day ahead of you!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,450 Member
    edited January 2017
    Just for Today - 1/3
    1. Stick to meal plan and journal every bite
    2. Weigh in today and hope for the best :smiley: Down 2 lbs over holidays! Yea! They are putting me on maintenance next week. Couldn't wait to update this. LOL!
    3. HYDRATE with water
    4. Complete items on white board for work and check them off my list!
    5. Remove myself from gossip or drama seekers. I don't need it.
    6. Prepare for work tomorrow, tonight
    7. Work on 2017 budget
    8. 30 minutes of activity
    9. Unplug at 7:00 except for completing journal on MFP
    10. Bed one hour early to unplug, read and write in Gratitude Journal
    11. Perform one random act of kindness
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